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What does it mean?
Affirmative action is a temporary fix to fix imbalances between ethnic groups.
In plain terms
Affirmative action is just for a while to fix unfairness.
What can you take from it?
Temporary measures can fix imbalances.

Where it applies

  • policy reform
  • equal opportunity
  • social engineering

Putting it to work

  • implement temporary aid
  • correct imbalances
  • plan exit strategy

Questions to consider

  • When does temporary become permanent?
  • Is affirmative action fair?

Another view

Temporary measures can become permanent expectations.

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